Information for ticket holders

RegistrationRegistration will open at 4pm on Friday 4th May. Please do not arrive before then, because we won’t be there to welcome you.

CampingPlease come and register with us before pitching your tent. There are lots of campsites at Waddow Hall and we need to tell you where to go. In 2018, the campsites we are staying on are Wades Hill, Horseshoe and Dogwood. Please note that the venue does not allow camper vans – it is tents only.

Staying in the B&B?The B&B is on site, in the Main Hall. Please come and register with us before checking in.

Late arrivalsIf you will arrive after 11pm, please camp in Dogwood campsite. This is the campsite on the left as you turn into the main car park (which is next to the main hall). Come and register in Ribble Lodge in the morning so we know you’ve arrived. If you plan to arrive after 11pm and are staying in the B&B, please let Waddow Hall know directly.

Getting to Waddow HallCar parking is available on site but we would encourage you to get to the event by other means…train, bus or CYCLING. Find directions to Waddow Hall here.

CashBring cash for anything you might want to buy (food on Friday or Sunday evening; drinks from the bar; speakers’ books). There is no ATM on site.

Friday evening

Food & drinkThere will be food available to buy for dinner (BBQ, jacket potatoes, falafel, salad). The bar will be open from 6pm.

What’s happening?There are informal sessions planned from 7pm to get people talking, but don’t worry if you can’t get there until late – the festival doesn’t officially begin until Saturday morning.

Wheel-building: please contact Ghyllside Cycles directly (there are only 8 places and it requires 3 x 1.5 hours over the course of the weekend).

Bushcraft: Waddow Hall are offering two different bushcraft sessions, each running three times on Saturday and Sunday. Each session is limited to 15 people. Before signing up, please check the timetable carefully to ensure you’re not missing out on a talk you’re desperate to go to!

Saturday sessions cover an introduction to bushcraft, covering shelter building, fire lighting and natural navigation. For more details and to sign up for Saturday, click here.

Sunday sessions focus on water, looking at water purification, finding food, preparing fish and cooking. For more details and to sign up for Sunday, click here.

If you wish to add your location you will need to sign in to maphub. Use the following login:
Username: Touring2018
Password: 2018Touring

This is a shared login, so please don’t change the password. If you do it will spoil the fun for everyone. (Darren will not be able get the map back if it’s changed).

To add your location. Click on the second icon on the left hand side and then click on the map to place the marker. Darren recommends picking a major junction near to your home rather than placing an Icon on your house.

No support, no backup, if the account is deleted accidentally or otherwise – it’s gone.

We need your input

Could you be our headline speaker?In the spirit of democracy, our headline speakers on Saturday night will be YOU. We will be asking for volunteers to speak during the open mike session. You will have three minutes to tell us your story, and the best tale will win a prize. Sign up on Saturday in Ribble Lodge.

Food & drink

What is included?We provide:

Breakfast on Saturday & Sunday (and Monday, for those in the B&B)

Lunch on Saturday & Sunday

Dinner on Saturday

Snacks and drinks throughout

Dinner on Saturday will be basic but filling, with a choice between lasagne or curry.
Food is available to buy on Friday and Sunday evening, provided by Waddow Hall (BBQ, jacket potatoes, falafel, salad).

Dietary requirementsThere will be plenty of options for vegetarians and vegans, but please let us know in advance if you have any other specific dietary needs.

BarThere is a bar onsite, which will be open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from 6pm. You are welcome to bring your own drinks, but we ask that you please don’t consume these in the Hall. The bar accepts card payments over £5.

Tea & coffeeWe provide tea and coffee throughout the weekend. Please bring your own mug if you can, to help us save waste.

Heading home

The last talk finishes on Sunday evening at 5.30pm.

The bar will be open on Sunday evening and there will be food available to buy.

Your ticket includes camping on Sunday night. There is nothing formal organised on Monday but it will be a good chance to head out for a ride.